Your home is your sanctuary — a place to escape the stress and chaos of the outside world. It should be private, comfortable and, most importantly, secure for you and your loved ones (furry companions included).
But with busy schedules packed with work, looking after kids and holiday plans, keeping an eye on everything – including your home – can be challenging. In fact, recent research commissioned by Ring revealed that over a third of Aussies are considering upgrading or installing new home security to give them peace of mind, especially as they plan to spend more time away from home during holiday seasons.
4 tips for securing your home while you’re away
Along with advanced security devices, Ring has some pretty practical advice to go with the tech, for when you’re OOH (out-of-home) and your home is left unoccupied:
- Ensure Home Safety Before Your Departure: While it may appear straightforward, it’s essential to double-check all windows and doors are securely locked before heading on holiday.
- Adjust Recurring Deliveries: To prevent your home from appearing vacant during extended absences, consider rescheduling regular subscription deliveries such as groceries or newspapers. If unexpected deliveries occur, having a Ring Video Doorbell is an easy way to instruct the delivery person to place the package in a secure location.
- Remote Monitoring of Security Cameras: Consider installing a smart security system which enables you to access and review footage from your devices directly on your smartphone, regardless of your location.
- Create the Illusion of Occupancy: Consider implementing timer settings not only for your lights but also for sound. Having your radio turn on at various points throughout the day can give the impression that someone is at home.
Why use a video doorbell?
A video door bell allows you to see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere in the world. That means you can be lying on a beach in Italy while chatting with the postman delivering your package back home (or god forbid, an attempted burglar). The latest version of the video doorbell features HD quality, head-to-toe views and colour night vision. Plus, with simple DIY installation taking less than five minutes, there’s no need to hire an electrician. And if you’re wanting even more levelled up home security, you could also opt for an internal home camera such as the Pan-Tilt indoor camera.
All Ring devices come with a 30-day free trial of Ring Home, a subscription service that offers 24/7 continuous recording and access to past motion events for even greater security. You can shop the full range of Ring smart home security systems online, so check out our favourites below.
The best Ring doorbells and security cameras
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Ring battery video doorbell
From $89 (usually $149), Amazon
Protect your home in real-time with the battery-operated doorbell. With features such as person and package alerts, and colour night vision for a clear picture all day, you’ll know exactly what’s happening at your doorstep at all times. Not home? You can set up the doorbell to ask visitors to leave a message.
Key features:
- Built-in battery or hardwired option for continuous charging
- Clear HD video available to view on your phone
- Colour night vision
- DIY installation
- Can easily unclip the device to charge
02
Ring battery video doorbell pro
From $259 (usually $349), Amazon
For those who love to play with a little but of cutting-edge technology, the Ring battery video doorbell pro also comes with 3D motion detection and bird’s eyes zones to locate motion events from a wider area of your home. You can also save your recorded videos for up to 180 days to re-watch anywhere, anytime.
Key features:
- Built-in battery or hardwired option for continuous charging
- Clear HD video available to view on your phone
- Low-light sight functions makes night vision clearer
- DIY installation
- Can easily unclip the device to charge
03
Ring pan-tilt indoor camera
From $89 (usually $129), Amazon
Ring’s first every pan and tilt camera let’s you access coverage of every corner of your home, with easy control through your phone’s Ring app. It is also available in a white or black colourway to blend seamlessly into your space.
Key features:
- Offers 360° pan and 169° tilt coverage
- Compatible with Ring app
- Available in a 2-pack or in a bundle with other compatible products
